NRL Titans vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2026
Last updated: Apr 30, 2026, 10:24AM | Published: Apr 29, 2026, 9:44AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Raiders Round 9 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on May 2, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL, FLEX/HH) | $22,470 | 74.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 40.1 | 5 |
| Fade | Daine Laurie (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $10,570 | 14.5 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,010 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keano Kini (GOL) | $11,190 | 50.6 | 4.5 |
| Value | Keano Kini (GOL) | $11,190 | 50.6 | 4.5 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL) | $11,680 | 35.3 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jed Stuart (CAN) | $8,000 | 28.6 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $22,470 | 74.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (CAN) | $8,000 | 40.1 | 5 |
| Fade | Daine Laurie (CAN) | $10,570 | 14.5 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Pascoe (GOL) | $9,000 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Arama Hau (GOL) | $15,970 | 55.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,010 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Joe Roddy (CAN) | $10,310 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kurtis Morrin (GOL) | $8,470 | 36.2 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Raiders Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jayden Brailey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Campbell is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ata Mariota.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daine Laurie is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Raiders slate closes at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NRL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NRL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NRL Titans vs Raiders Round 9 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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